Where Do You Stand Now?

[Craig]

Too bad about the towing.

http://www.elioowners.com/threads/e...ith-paul-elio-august-16-2014.2617/#post-37221

 

[imageon]

With 10 being the point you thought this car was a go, when you first became interested, what is your number now, and most importantly, how many days has it been since you jumped in?

My # is 7 and the days are 17

So you can say my assurance the car will be built has dropped 3 points in 17 days.

Been about 70 days or so now since I jumped. After the last info. Looks like it is on time and near the price he wants to sell it at.
I am still at a 10: It will be made and probably complete by September 2015.
MK

 

[Dallas]

Count me a solid 10. The Elio will be a fact. The reason I'm so sure it will be built is the real need for the car. Fuel prices are not going down ever. So what does a person do? Either pony up hard earned money to fuel a outrageously over priced car that gets half if one is lucky or get a car that both is inexpensive and gets you three times as far??? I think even the dimmest bulbs can figure that equation out. This idea will be a game changer for many many families. I believe in Elio. A new way of thinking,a new way to drive. Let's rally aroumd this game charger. Only wish I could buy stock in it. It will be the next apple.
Dallas

 

[goofyone]

Too bad about the towing.

http://www.elioowners.com/threads/e...ith-paul-elio-august-16-2014.2617/#post-37221

I agree that it is disappointing that EM will not likely officially support trailer towing for at least the first year, if ever, however I expect aftermarket suppliers to fill this gap quickly. Motorcycle manufacturers do not generally officially support towing either yet the aftermarket provides hitches and wiring kits for most motorcycles out there.

 

[ElioDigger]

no worries...my smart is not supposed to tow anything. Hidden hitch makes a hitch for it and I tow with it all the time. I am more concerned with the ODB II questions.

 

[goofyone]

no worries...my smart is not supposed to tow anything. Hidden hitch makes a hitch for it and I tow with it all the time. I am more concerned with the ODB II questions.

While we unfortunately did not receive a definitive answer the Town Hall Meeting with Paul Elio was very positive on this point. As of right now the chances are very good the Elio will be getting some level of OBD II support.

 

[RogWild]

The EM rep in Columbus said the block and the head are finished, if this helps.

Looks like the "EM rep in Columbus" was WRONG, these parts have been 'cast', but NOT MACHINED or 'Flame Sprayed'..... according to Paul Elio..... at yesterday's Town Hall meeting!

 

[johnbern]

no worries...my smart is not supposed to tow anything. Hidden hitch makes a hitch for it and I tow with it all the time. I am more concerned with the ODB II questions.

Nice! I don't know why some people assume you "can't" do certain things. The Smart with trailer looks great!

 

[Rickb]

no worries...my smart is not supposed to tow anything. Hidden hitch makes a hitch for it and I tow with it all the time. I am more concerned with the ODB II questions.

Curious as to why the Smart is not suppose to tow. I realize the Smart "can" tow, but are their safety concerns and liability issues when doing so against the manufacturers recommendations?

 

[outsydthebox]

Curious as to why the Smart is not suppose to tow. I realize the Smart "can" tow, but are their safety concerns and liability issues when doing so against the manufacturers recommendations?

My opinion...Even tho the "vehicle" might be capable, the "driver" might NOT be capable or competent. I think "Smart" is just removing themselves from any liability, because...that's just "smart."